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November 5

Mamdani taps party insiders to steer transition despite vowing to ‘turn the page’ on old-guard NYC Dems

Within hours of promising to upend the old-guard NYC Democrats, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unveiled a team stacked with insiders from de Blasio, Adams and Biden’s orbit.

November 5

Trump says Mamdani 'thinks it's wonderful to have men playing in women's sports,' mocks trans weightlifter

President Donald Trump claimed that New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani "thinks it's wonderful to have men playing in women's sports."

November 5

Trump torches NYC’s new ‘communist’ mayor Mamdani, says he’ll ‘help them a little bit’

Native New Yorker President Trump criticized the city's new direction but pledged to help the Big Apple succeed despite installing what he calls a "communist" mayor.

November 5

MSNBC host warns GOP will rig the 2026 midterms despite Democrats' recent electoral victories

Former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele claimed the GOP is preparing to control state election offices ahead of 2026 midterms on MSNBC.

November 5

Mamdani victory speech draws concern as NYC mayor-elect vows 'no problem too large for government to solve'

Zohran Mamdani indicated during a New York City mayoral race victory speech that there is no matter too big or small for the government to tackle.

November 5

NYC fire chief announces resignation after Mamdani wins mayoral race

New York City Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker announces departure following Zohran Mamdani's mayoral election victory, with transition planned for Dec. 19.

November 5

Jewish groups issue post-election warning to Mamdani as he prepares to lead New York City

Jewish organizations expressed deep concerns after Zohran Mamdani's win regarding his Israel stance and refusal to condemn the term "globalize the intifada."

November 5

Mamdani says he won't be intimidated by any Trump threats about deploying National Guard

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani tells George Stephanopoulos he would use courts to challenge any of President Donald Trump's National Guard deployment plans.

November 5

From Africa to Iran: Mamdani’s mayoral win draws praise from unexpected quarters, sharp criticism

Zohran Mamdani becomes New York's first Muslim mayor, sparking worldwide reactions from Uganda pride to Israeli anxiety and European progressive celebration.

November 5

Heir to billionaire Soros fortune cheers Mamdani election with penthouse photo

Alex Soros celebrates Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's mayoral election victory, calling it the continuation of the American dream in a social media post.